Kevin Knapp is back on his own imprint Plump Records with a trio of standout tracks. Once again, the EP is shaped with the label’s underlying credo of radical inclusivity – queer positive, fat positive, sex positive, feminist and anti-racist with a focus on centering underrepresented and marginalized voices. ‘Baby Don’t Stop’ opens with a... Read more »

It’s a nice feeling when things come full circle. Rewind to the noughties when Dee Montero was but a fledgling, and he was an active part of Renaissance Recordings, releasing three EPs and regularly playing their events, not least the much-missed Cross in London. Since then Dee Montero spent his time as a global nomad,... Read more »

Because it’s all about the groove with Elliot Fitch, you instantly know that ‘The One’ could be just that when the Eindhoven producer’s glitterball begins its latest swing towards paradise. Glammed up and glorious, ‘The One’ is a filtered disco-house love-in, full of 24 karat strings, and a bassline that’s stern yet supportive and ultimately... Read more »

‘Six O’ Seven’ (6:07) – is the exact time when the world witnessed a devastating explosion in Beirut last year, which impacted many lives until this day. ‘Six O’ Seven’ is also the name of this compilation of wonderful music created to raise funds. Music, as we all know, is of ultimate importance to the... Read more »

Following his recent remix of Nox Vahn’s iconic track ‘Brainwasher’, which saw support from Super Flu, Nora En Pure and Luttrell, Washington D.C.-based DJ and producer ​Enamour​ now delivers his three-track ‘Say Hello EP’ on Anjunadeep. Enamour’s technical productions have seen him release on labels including Future Classic, Lane 8’s This Never Happened and mau5trap.... Read more »

It’s that time of the year again when Heist Recordings deliver their annual frenzy of collaborations from another years worth of label releases, all wrapped up in one package – ’The Round Up’. You’ll hear Crackazat taking on the breezy horns of Alma Negra’s standout ‘Dakar Disco’ and Dam Swindle’s re-interpretation of Teleseen’s ‘Dekalb’ full... Read more »

Byron Stingily and Marshall Jefferson today announce Ten City’s fifth studio album, ‘Judgement’ with a re-work of their 1987 classic, ‘Devotion’. With four historic albums under their belt Ten City return with their fifth complete body of work, ‘Judgement’ which is set for release this summer via Ultra Music. Ten City, comprising of Byron Stingily... Read more »

With the world’s live music scene at a seemingly-continuous standstill, one of electronic music’s most iconic figures, Nicole Moudaber, has been hard at work behind closed doors in her pursuit to keep the industry’s spirits alive and thriving. Enlisting the help of legendary door picker and dear friend Alan T, Nicole delivers her brand new... Read more »

With a forced hiatus in international touring casting a shadow over the past twelve months, Monolink has been channelling his boundless creativity by dedicating an unprecedented amount of time into doing what he enjoys most – writing music. Riding a remarkable wave of success off the back of his two huge 2020 singles (Sinner and... Read more »

Floyd Lavine launches new label Afrikan Tales, aimed at exploring African creativity and storytelling “without limitations”. With one foot in Cape Town and another in Berlin, Floyd Lavine has played an invaluable role in establishing an Afro House scene in Germany’s capital. Founded in 2015, his RISE collective has thrown events across Europe and Africa,... Read more »

KNTXT kicks off 2021 by welcoming exciting new talent ONYVAA to its ranks. The much vaunted DJ and producer debuts with her Lost Angeles EP, a superbly powerful four tracker that is perfectly at home on this agenda setting label. ONYVAA is an LA based artist who has been on a swift rise up through... Read more »

Mikey Lion has unveiled the next single off his forthcoming album, ‘For The Love’, today: “Do Or Die,” a tech-fueled collaboration with Sacha Robotti. A squelchy acid line formulated into a menacing loop serves as the track’s centerpiece, with added vocal clips and a hefty low end adding further power to the finished product. It’s... Read more »

Since its inception thirty years ago, Keith Tucker has been intrinsic to the evolution of Detroit Techno. Also known as DJ K-1, Optic Nerve and Alien FM, Keith was co-founder of the pioneering techno group Aux88 who coined the Techno Bass sound. One of the most prolific artists and producers to come out of the... Read more »

Celebrating his 25th year as a producer and DJ, London’s Silverlining announces his first ever double-vinyl artist album, ‘Simulacra’, a brand new collection of emotive yet powerful body music from his South London studio. Known for his diverse and bassline-driven grooves, this work sees him straddle between the stripped-back house and techno that we have... Read more »

Head To Toe boss Ninetoes is next up on the famed Hot Creations as he makes his debut on the label this March. Geared for the dancefloor, Same Same is a solid two track release that sees the German native at the top of his game. Hailing from Stuttgart, Ninetoes arrived on the house music... Read more »

After being featured last year on Anjunadeep’s compilation ‘Reflections Vol. 1’, Finnish producer vàr sofandi presents ‘Disintegration Works Vol.1’ on SOL. The result is a stunning three-tracker offering some cold, uniquely arid textured ambiances. We caught up with the rising artist to chat about the way he comes up with ideas, the relationship between ambient... Read more »

Following the huge international success of her Octopus Recordings label debut back in 2019, Spanish techno icon Indira Paganotto has become something of a regular fixture for the iconic LA-based imprint ever since. Fresh off the back of her most recent outing on the label with her four-part Death Valley EP in October, the hotly-tipped... Read more »

Magent has been a terrific partner for TOR since we debuted his first release last year, the delightful Dark Room. The Ukranian has been a constant presence on our Tales or Romance series, showcasing his unpredictable style in the studio. We’ve journeyed from ominous & ethereal to classic house grooves with Magent at the help,... Read more »

Berlin-based start-up realizes a real interactive streaming experience on an international festival level with LifeLive.io from Berlin, one of the most exciting and promising start-ups in the tech industry has been launched this year, opening up completely new perspectives for the event industry. The realized idea of an “interactive” streaming platform is already stirring big... Read more »

UNUM Festival 2021 is 100% guaranteed to go ahead from June 3rd to 7th with the backing of the Albanian Ministries of Tourism, Environment, and Health. The gorgeous open air festival takes place over the stunning, sun kissed Albanian Riviera for five days of non stop music, dancing, relaxing and for the first time this... Read more »

As a tumultuous year draws to a close, Drumcode looks ahead to 2021, cautiously optimistic of a return to the dancefloor, alongside a reunion with their beloved DC faithful and industry friends they’ve missed so much. As such they just announce Drumcode Festival 2021 Malta, their first 4-day event 16-19 September. Over 40+ artists from... Read more »

The world’s largest simultaneous DJ live stream is back with a bang!  Starting on the 20th November (World Children’s Day) through to Sunday the 22nd, the Set For Love Xmas Appeal will be raising funds to create a sustainable future for children in developing countries. Thousands of DJs across the world will join headliners Sasha, Carl Cox,... Read more »

United We Stream London teams up with Rinse FM and In Place Of War to launch a series of virutal music events on Saturday 24th October 2020 to rais money for the capital’s artists, freelancers and creative industry workers. Electronic music is a cultural phenomenon impacting cultures and breaking down walls between different parts of... Read more »

Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has revealed its full ADE Pro online conference programme for 2020, featuring, among others, James Blake, Femi Kuti, Neneh Cherry, Robert Hood and Prof. Dr. Samantha Warren, alongside companies including Bandcamp, Beatport, Hipgnosis, Sony Playstation, SoundCloud, Ultra Records, UTA, VEVO, WME and many more.  Since the first lockdown, ADE has been... Read more »